"Iraq has emerged stronger after the victory over terrorism and we are looking forward to further cooperation in the fields of trade and energy in the next stage," the statement quoted Al-Thani as saying.

For Mahdi, he referred to the development of the economy, investment and job creation as priorities of his ministerial program.

"We are working for good relations with countries and facilitating investment procedures which will contribute to the development of the economy," he said.

During the meeting, Al-Thani, on behalf of the emir of Qatar, invited Mahdi to visit Qatar.

Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mohamed al-Halbousi also met with Al-Thani and his delegation to discuss means to enhance cooperation as well as the political development in Iraq and the Middle East region, according to a separate statement.

Halbousi urged Qatar to "contribute to the reconstruction campaign (of Iraq) and activate the investment in Iraq."